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RECOGNIZING THE SISTER CITIES INTERACTION IN HONOR OF JOYCE STEVENS OF OXNARD, CALIFORNIA AND OCOTLA´ N, JALISCO, MEXICO HON. SAM FARR HON. TED POE OF CALIFORNIA HON. JULIA BROWNLEY OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 17, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 17, 2014 Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to the House’s attention the wonderful work of a Thursday, July 17, 2014 Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Amarech California resident, Joyce Stevens. She is an Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, Mana is a 28-year old mother living in a small environmentalist for all seasons and has done today I rise to recognize the Cities of Oxnard, Ethiopian village, hundreds of miles from the more in her quiet manner than any other sin- California, and Ocotla´n, Jalisco, Mexico, as capital. She does her best to care for her sick gle person in our community. She was a lead- they celebrate fifty years of mutually beneficial child who is crying out in pain. She knows he ing figure in the creation of the Big Sur Land cooperation and friendship through the Sister needs water to survive, but she worries that Trust, the Monterey Bay State Seashore, the City Program. the very water she uses to quench his thirst is Fort Ord Beach State Park lands and numer- Officially chartered by the United States— filled with the very bugs that made him sick in ous local parks and sanctuary lands protec- Mexico Sister Cities Association in 1964, the the first place. This story is an all too common tions. The residents of and visitors to the Mon- partnership between Oxnard and Ocotla´n is one when 884 million people around the world terey Bay region have Joyce to thank in no one of the longest continuous Sister City rela- do not have access to clean water. small way for the natural beauty they enjoy. tionships. As we reflect on fifty years of har- Coordinating and uniting the action of over Joyce was born in Seattle, Washington in monious interaction, it is clear that the cities 180 organizations, InterAction is helping poor 1927. She graduated from the University of have been successful in their original mission people like Amarech around the world. Inter- Washington in 1954 with a degree in architec- to promote good will, friendship, and mutual Action is working to encourage transparency ture. Encountering gender discrimination in understanding. These many years of wel- on foreign aid projects. InterAction’s NGO Map this ‘‘man’s field,’’ and looking at the experi- coming cooperation between the two cities collects project-level information to dissemi- ences of female civilians working for the gov- have built a strong foundation of reciprocal ad- nate to donors, businesses, government, and ernment, she decided that she would be miration and respect between people and the public. It is also working to push for new happier in that environment. As a single moth- communities of different countries. laws that require tougher evaluations of for- er, she moved to Carmel, California in 1962 Throughout the last fifty years, the Sister eign aid projects. If we are not evaluating and took a job as Post Engineer at Fort Ord, City program has established strong eco- projects than we do not know what is sustain- working there until her retirement more than nomic, educational, and cultural bonds, bene- able or even making a difference over the 20 years later. fitting the people of both Oxnard and Ocotla´n short term. One of Joyce’s proudest achievements was designing the Post Chapel at Fort Hunter alike. The Sister City Committee has facilitated InterAction’s mission is to uphold human many donations of safety equipment, medical Liggett. It is located near the Hacienda, which rights and ensure human dignity for the poor. was designed by another female California ar- supplies, library books, and even three fire It knows that the best way to accomplish this trucks, which provided the City of Ocotla´n with chitect, Julia Morgan. She also convinced mission is to focus on sustainability. For ex- (pestered, actually) the army into protecting the ability to establish its first fire department. ample, InterAction not only helps dig wells to When disaster struck Ocotla´n after the 1992 some rare native plant habitat at Fort Ord. Be- give poor people clean water but then teaches cause of her persistence she had the satisfac- earthquake, the City of Oxnard gladly assisted individuals how to fix the well when it breaks. in emergency fundraising efforts. tion of seeing Fort Ord receive ecology This gives them the skills and opportunity to awards. The Sister City program has also extended improve their own standard of living, long after Joyce’s commitment to the community is un- many opportunities benefitting students from InterAction and its partners are gone. paralleled. She appointed herself full-time ac- both cities. Ocotla´n students participated in Water, sanitation, and hygiene are just tivist to save everything we all love about the the Oxnard Union High School District’s base- some of the issues that InterAction addresses Monterey Peninsula. As chair of the Ventana ball tournaments in 1988 and 1989, and stu- to improve the quality of life in the world’s Chapter of the Sierra Club, she was devoted dents in the Oxnard High School Band trav- poorest communities. to protecting our local natural setting. She eled to Ocotla´n in 1993 and 1996 to help the served on the Board of Trustees of Big Sur city establish its first marching band. The pro- At the end of the day, InterAction doesn’t Land Trust, which is dedicated to preserving gram certainly deserves commendation for the just improve the social and economic cir- the wild lands of Big Sur. Joyce joined Pine investments it has made in the futures of cumstances of the poor. It gives hope. Watch to educate people about the signifi- these students. Amarech Mana once feared for her son’s life. Now she can hold him and enjoy the clean cance of our native Monterey Pine Forest, with I would like to recognize all members of the the goal of creating a Monterey Pine State Oxnard Sister City Committee, including Offi- water supply provided by Concern Worldwide, a partner in the InterAction nonprofit commu- Park. She also created the Hatton Canyon Co- cers: Mary Anne Rooney, President; Debra alition to preserve the scenic beauty of Carmel Cordes, Vice President; JoAnn Oliveras, Sec- nity. The water supply serves 1,000 house- holds in the area. and the canyon. But of all her work, my per- retary; and Teresa Ramos, Treasurer; and Di- sonal favorite was the time she spent with my rectors: Allison Cordes; Marsha Cordes; Do- Children no longer have to trek for hours to father, the late State Senator Fred Farr, in rian Guerrero; Priscilla Herrera; Adela L. Lam- get water before going to school. And they forming the Odello Land Acquisition Fund, or bert; and Ben Wada. don’t have to miss countless days of school OLAF, to preserve the open space at the I would also like to recognize all members due to dehydration or dysentery. InterAction is mouth of the Carmel River. That land now of the Ocotla´n Sister City Committee, including a testament to the positive change U.S.-based forms the heart of Carmel River State Park. Officers: Jorge Mario Pe´rez, Presidente; NGO partnerships are making throughout the For over 20 years Joyce served on the Car- Everardo Santos Ramos, Tesorero; and world. I look forward to working with Inter- mel Area Wastewater District. She became Jacinto Rodriguez, Rel. Publicas. Action to ensure our foreign aid is transparent known as the ‘‘Sewer Queen’’ for her work to I want to congratulate the Cities of Oxnard and rigorously evaluated so our taxpayer dol- save the Carmel River by encouraging the in- and Ocotla´n on this momentous occasion and lars can make a meaningful and lasting dif- creased use of treated wastewater and thus look forward to the future accomplishments ference. reduce pumping from the river. She formed and successes that this relationship will foster. And that’s just the way it is. the Dunes Coalition to save the Monterey Bay

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:18 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K17JY8.001 E17JYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 17, 2014 shores from development. Eventually this con- The Turkish government has been complicit coached at Charlevoix High School, where he cept grew into the Monterey Bay State Shore. in the destruction of Greek churches and the compiled a tremendous record of 239 wins Joyce Stevens has spent her life ensuring systematic demolition of Greek culture in the and just 78 losses. In these thirteen years he that the quality of life on the Monterey Penin- northern areas of Cyprus. also amassed 10 district titles, 6 regional titles, sula be improved through sound land use Time after time, the Turkish Government 4 semi-final appearances, and 2 state runner- management. She brings a voice of reason to has stood in the way of a mutually agreeable up titles. On top of that, he served as coach every debate knowing so well the value aes- resolution. Despite the lack of commitment for the varsity girls program from 2004 to thetics plays in our communities and the role from the Turkish authorities, Cyprus remains 2006, guiding them to a state title berth of resource protection adds to its economic committed to finding a settlement to reunify their own. value. Through interpretation, the education Cyprus in a manner that respects the rights of Following his time at Charlevoix, Keith be- process is enhanced allowing the political all inhabitants of the island. It is far past time came the varsity boys coach at Traverse City leaders to enact best management practices. for Turkey to seriously work on finding a solu- St. Francis where he continues to find suc- For all of us in elected office, her gift is our tion to this problem. cess. He recently led the team to a state run- gain. Cyprus is a strong ally of the United States ner up title in 2012. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Members of in an area of the world that can be unstable It must be noted that as a coach Keith’s im- the House we thank her for her leadership, and unpredictable. It is critical that the United pact transcends the wins and awards his showing one person can make a difference, States strengthens our relationship with Cy- teams have amassed over the years. The and wish her the happiest of birthdays. prus, especially on issues such as energy and young women and men he has mentored over f tourism. the years have looked to him for leadership f and guidance, and his impact is seen all over RECOGNIZING VISIT ORLANDO the Northern Michigan community. ACKNOWLEDGING THE 40TH ANNI- As Mr. Haske moves forward on a path to HON. DANIEL WEBSTER VERSARY OF THE ILLEGAL DIVI- recovery, I would also like to send a heartfelt OF FLORIDA SION OF CYPRUS ‘‘thank you’’ and best wishes on behalf of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens of Northern Michigan to the Haske Thursday, July 17, 2014 HON. CHERI BUSTOS family— Barb, Ty, and Chelsey. OF ILLINOIS Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleased to recognize Visit Orlando, the official THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE tourism organization for the Orlando area, on Thursday, July 17, 2014 TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS its 30 years of service to our community. Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Visit Orlando stands alongside Orange bring attention to the current situation in Cy- HON. TONY CA´ RDENAS County and its member organizations to rep- prus. This July 20th will mark the 40th anni- OF CALIFORNIA resent the Central Florida Hospitality Commu- versary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. nity and our area’s leading industry, which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a result of Turkey’s invasion, Cyprus has responsible for an economic impact of more been divided into two territories. The main part Thursday, July 17, 2014 than $54 billion annually. Since July 1984, of the Island under control of the Republic of ´ Visit Orlando has worked with local organiza- Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, Sunday, July Cyprus, which has de jure sovereignty, and tions and assisted greatly in the marketing and 20th, marks the 40th anniversary of the Turk- the northern section controlled and occupied advertising endeavors of its member organiza- ish Invasion of Cyprus. by Turkish troops, which the international com- tions. I would like to express my unwavering sup- munity does not recognize. Serving as the largest tourism organization port for the reunification of Cyprus. Since Because of this arbitrary and illegal division, in the world, Visit Orlando focuses on main- 1974, Cyprus has been wrought with conflict thousands of Greek-Cypriot citizens have taining the health of our tourism environment and tension between the northern Turkish been unable to return to their homes, some of by globally marketing the area as a premier Cypriot population and the southern Greek which have been confiscated or sold. Addition- leisure, convention and business destination. Cypriot population. This conflict has left Cy- ally, countless thousands of Turkish settlers Their partnership with Orange County and prus divided. Although I am encouraged by and troops have inhabited the Northern terri- member companies has played a prominent the recent support shown for Cyprus by my tory since the Turkish invasion, in violation of role in making Orlando a great place to visit fellow colleagues in Congress and by Vice UN resolutions and the Geneva Convention, and to live. President BIDEN, who recently visited Cyprus and within the occupied territory, freedom of It is a privilege to recognize Visit Orlando, and helped facilitate dialogue between both religion has been curtailed. and I would like to take the opportunity to sides, only a Cypriot-led resolution can bring Mr. Speaker, I hope that progress can be thank this organization for its commitment to lasting peace to the country and region. made and diplomacy wins out to allow the re- Central Florida and our hospitality industry. Cyprus is an important economic and geo- unification of Cyprus. In 2008, a wall that di- f political strategic partner for the United States. vided portions of Cyprus had been razed. That With its recent discovery of offshore gas re- IMMEDIATE END TO THE TURKISH wall was seen as a symbol of the island’s serves in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, a OCCUPATION OF CYPRUS long-standing division. With luck, further head- stable, unified Cyprus can be an important way can be made. economic and strategic ally for the United HON. DINA TITUS f States and neighboring European countries. As such, it is important for the United States OF NEVADA ACKNOWLEDGING KEITH HASKE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to continue to express its support for a re-uni- fied Cyprus. Thursday, July 17, 2014 HON. DAN BENISHEK Moving forward, I hope that Greek Cypriot Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call OF MICHIGAN and Turkish Cypriot leaders can peacefully ne- for an immediate end to the Turkish occupa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gotiate a just and enduring resolution to this tion of Cyprus. This year we mark the 40th an- conflict. I know that it won’t be simple. I under- Thursday, July 17, 2014 niversary of Turkey’s aggressive and illegal di- stand that given the situation’s complexity, vision of the island. Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in there is no silver bullet to a solution. A sus- During their forty year occupation, Turkey support of Keith Haske, a storied basketball tainable resolution will require patience and a has taken little action to bring peace and sta- coach and school administrator from Northern genuine willingness from both Greek Cypriot bility to the island. In fact, they have done just Michigan who has recently been diagnosed and Turkish Cypriot leadership to seek a se- the opposite, bringing tens of thousands of with throat cancer. cure and stable re-unified Cyprus. However, in settlers from mainland Turkey to live in the Mr. Haske served as a head varsity boys’ spite of these difficult realities, I am confident homes of Greek Cypriots and further com- basketball coach in Northern Michigan since that a peaceful resolution can and will be plicate any solution to the Cyprus Problem. moving to the area in 1998. He initially achieved.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:18 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K17JY8.003 E17JYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 17, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1185 IN RECOGNITION OF MS. JEAN than 3,000 young African-American students Sergeant Rodriguez remained in the United MAE ELIZABETH HASTINGS throughout the state. States Army for 23 years to serve the United Despite major challenges, Freedom Sum- States. Currently, he serves as Chairman of HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. mer left a positive legacy. The well-publicized the Veterans and Military Commission for the voter registration drives brought national atten- OF NEW JERSEY County of Los Angeles. tion to the subject of black disenfranchise- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is an absolute honor to recognize Special ment, leading to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, Forces Sergeant Rodriguez and his years of Thursday, July 17, 2014 federal legislation that among other things out- service to this country. Sergeant Rodriguez Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lawed the tactics Southern states had used to and his fellow soldiers are an inspiration for commemoration of the life of Ms. Jean Has- prevent blacks from voting. Freedom Summer their service, dedication and unending sac- tings. Jean, a resident of Long Branch, New also instilled among African Americans a new rifice. Sergeant Rodriguez’s heroism and cou- Jersey, passed away on July 10, 2014. She consciousness and a new confidence in polit- rageous acts during the call of duty saved the was a long time community leader whose ical action. lives of his fellow soldiers and these acts of memory will live on through all those whose Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me valor deserve the greatest recognition. lives she touched. in recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Free- f A graduate of Long Branch High School, dom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Jean was a political activist. She was a Demo- f PERSONAL EXPLANATION cratic Party Leader, proud of her work for the RECOGNIZING SPECIAL FORCES Schneider Team and President Obama. She SERGEANT RAMON RODRIGUEZ HON. MIKE THOMPSON worked for the City of Long Branch as a OF CALIFORNIA records clerk, was a member of the Martin Lu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther King, Jr. Guild of Long Branch and served HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, July 17, 2014 as a Democratic Committeewoman for many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, years. on July 14, I was absent due to airline delays Jean leaves behind a loving and adoring Thursday, July 17, 2014 between California and Washington, DC and family, including her son Harold, daughters Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. was unable to cast my vote for Rollcalls 405 Leslie Hill, Julia Hastings, Arlene Perozzi and Speaker, I rise today to recognize a valiant and 406. Had I been present I would have Tanya Hastings, as well as siblings, grand- veteran, Special Forces Sergeant Ramon voted: Rodriguez. At the age of 17, Sergeant Ramon children, great grandchildren, nieces and Rollcall No. 405—‘‘yes’’: To amend chapter Rodriguez began his military career during his nephews. 15 of title 44, United States Code (commonly Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my col- junior year at Banning High School and de- known as the Federal Register Act), to mod- leagues will join me in honoring Ms. Jean cided to enlist in the Army with the help of the ernize the Federal Register, and for other pur- Hastings for her dedication to her family and Juvenile Court system and his father’s signa- poses. (386–0) ture. After many years of training and being service to her community. Rollcall No. 406—‘‘yes’’: To provide for the stationed in Germany, Sergeant Rodriguez f establishment of a body to identify and coordi- was sent to Vietnam to serve his country. Ser- nate international science and technology co- HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- geant Rodriguez embarked on dangerous mis- operation that can strengthen the domestic SARY OF FREEDOM SUMMER & sions and led his platoon through difficult ob- science and technology enterprise and support THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 stacles during a mission in Phu Bai. While United States foreign policy goals. (346–41) leading five soldiers into safety, Sergeant HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Rodriguez suffered from a bullet that shot him f OF MISSISSIPPI from behind. HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1967, Sergeant Rodriguez was awarded FUNDING ACT OF 2014 the Army Commendation Medal for Heroism Thursday, July 17, 2014 for his ‘‘fearless action while exposed to in- SPEECH OF Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tense enemy fire’’. He was awarded with a Sil- HON. RUSH HOLT er, I rise today to commemorate the 50th An- ver Star three times within a span of 34 days OF NEW JERSEY niversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil for his courageous service during the Vietnam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights Act of 1964. War. Sergeant Rodriguez was also awarded The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is one of the three Bronze Stars with an Oak Leaf Cluster Tuesday, July 15, 2014 most important laws enacted in this country. and five Purple Hearts during his 32 months of Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, service in Vietnam for his heroism and act of position to this short-term highway bill be- signed this critical piece of legislation into law. valor against hostile enemy forces, and a total cause it fails to provide a funding mechanism The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is recognized as of 17 combat medals and awards for his serv- that will guarantee the long-term solvency of one of the most significant turning points in ice. the highway trust fund which is needed to spur America’s political and social development. In Sergeant Rodriguez attended the United investments in our nation’s roadways, bridges, a country divided by racism and bigotry, the States Ranger School and graduated with dis- and public transportation infrastructure. Civil Rights Act of 1964 made discriminatory tinguished honors. After completing his service This is just another example of our failure to practices in education, public establishments in Vietnam, Sergeant Rodriguez led the Spe- govern, and as a result we are sacrificing the and by employers, illegal. This historic legisla- cial Forces scuba team at Fort Devens, Mas- jobs and economic development that are crit- tion served as a catalyst for efforts towards sachusetts and directed the team on a mission ical to the progress of our nation. equality across the country. In addition, the in Panama. Sergeant Rodriguez and his sol- This is that same scenario that has occurred Civil Rights Act of 1964, along with Freedom diers were responsible for the scuba and rang- under the Republican leadership of the House Summer marked the climax of intensive voter- er training of armed forces from South Amer- over and over again: when we passed the last registration activities in the South that began ican countries and established a ranger school 2-year highway bill, with the farm bill, with the in 1961. in Honduras. In 1981, Sergeant Rodriguez budget and debt ceiling. Prior to 1962, Mississippi faced significantly earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major These short-term extensions and governing low levels of African-American voter registra- at the United States Sergeant Major Academy by crisis make it nearly impossible to plan for tion. In fact, less than 7% of African-Ameri- at Fort Bliss, Texas. future infrastructure needs. We have a crum- cans were registered to vote within the state. Sergeant Rodriguez completed two more bling infrastructure. We can’t keep pretending In order to increase those numbers and reg- assignments before officially retiring from the to fund through phony accounting gimmicks. ister voters across the state Freedom Summer Army in 1983. In 1982, Sergeant Rodriguez We actually have to put money into it. was born. While serving as an expanded voter was nominated for the Congressional Medal of About 90 percent of the revenue in the registration project, Freedom Summer also Honor. On June 11, 2008, Sergeant Rodriguez Highway Trust Fund is generated by a federal helped to address the issue of the separate was inducted as a member of the Ranger Hall 18.4-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and a and unequal public education system. Efforts of Fame. Sergeant Rodriguez is known to be 24.4-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel fuel. enacted during Freedom Summer established one of the most decorated combat soldiers Federal fuel taxes have not been increased over 41 Freedom Schools attended by more that served in the Vietnam War. since 1993, and because of this stagnation the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:18 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17JY8.001 E17JYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 17, 2014 gas taxes’ buying power is about 40 percent OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL Officer Renn served his country and the City below that in 1993. DEBT of Indianapolis with courage and integrity. If those taxes had been adjusted to keep Tragically, Officer Renn was killed in the line pace with the consumer price index, for exam- HON. MIKE COFFMAN of duty on July 5, 2014. ple, the tax on gasoline, which is currently OF COLORADO Officer Perry Renn protected the citizens of 18.4 cents per gallon, would be about 30 Indianapolis for 21 years as a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cents per gallon, and the tax on diesel fuel, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. currently 24.4 cents per gallon, would be Thursday, July 17, 2014 A career police officer, Renn made the con- about 40 cents per gallon. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January scious decision every day to place himself in Other factors, such as increases in fuel effi- 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- harm’s way to make Indianapolis a safer and ciency, have reduced demand for fuel, causing fice, the national debt was more prosperous city. It was in this pursuit the fund’s overall revenues to fall. $10,626,877,048,913.08. that he ultimately gave his life. On the night of Rather than proposing a bill that guarantees Today, it is $17,603,731,782,433.70. We’ve his passing, Officer Renn was responding to a a long-term funding mechanism, such as an added $6,976,854,733,520.62 to our debt in 5 call of shots being fired in a residential neigh- increased gas tax, the House brought to the years. This is over $6.9 trillion in debt our na- borhood. floor legislation to fund highway projects for 8 tion, our economy, and our children could Day after day, Officer Renn displayed the months with a series of accounting gimmicks have avoided with a balanced budget amend- compassion and integrity of a true public serv- and one-time fund transfers. ment. ant. After graduating from East High School in The highway bill passed in the last Con- f Phoenix, AZ, he began a 10 year enlistment in gress only authorized funding for two years. the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Divi- For two years we have known that this prob- PERSONAL EXPLANATION sion. During this time, Renn served his coun- lem was coming, yet the House Ways & try as a paratrooper and jumpmaster. He Means Committee has not had a single hear- HON. MIKE POMPEO served two tours in Korea and also helped to ing on transportation finance. OF KANSAS restore constitutional government to the island We need to act to invest in our nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation of Grenada during the 1983 liberation transportation system, but under this bill we of the country, Operation Urgent Fury. are simply dodging a problem. A real solution Thursday, July 17, 2014 Yet another example of Officer Renn’s her- will require the political courage and leader- Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. oism was shown in 2003 when he received ship that we have failed to demonstrate here 380, 382, 383, 384, 386, 387, and 401 I was the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Depart- in the House, today. unavoidably absent. ment’s Medal of Bravery for preventing an Had I been present, I would have voted armed man from taking his own life. Every sin- f ‘‘nay.’’ gle day, Officer Renn displayed his admirable HONORING JOSEPH ‘‘BUDDY’’ f character and passion for helping others. Few men and women are brave enough to GIGLIOTTI, RECIPIENT OF AGC PERSONAL EXPLANATION answer the call of duty like Officer Renn. NYS When he pinned on his badge the evening of HON. RENEE L. ELLMERS July 5, no one could have dreamed that he HON. RICHARD L. HANNA OF NORTH CAROLINA would give his life so selflessly protecting the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city he called home. As a former Deputy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mayor of Indianapolis and a member of the Thursday, July 17, 2014 Thursday, July 17, 2014 House Committee on Homeland Security, I am Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. forever grateful to Officer Renn and to police Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 418 I mistakenly voted ‘‘no’’ when my intention forces all across the nation who work tirelessly recognize Mr. Joseph ‘‘Buddy’’ Gigliotti as a was to vote ‘‘yes.’’ to protect and serve their fellow Americans. recipient of the Associated General Contrac- f Officer Renn is a hero. His lifetime of serv- tors New York State S.I.R. Award. ice to the United States of America and the The S.I.R. Award is AGC of America’s high- PERSONAL EXPLANATION City of Indianapolis will never be forgotten. My est honor and it recognizes those who exem- condolences and well wishes go out to his plify the AGC motto of Skill, Integrity, and Re- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD wife, Lynn, and Officer Renn’s entire family sponsibility. In receiving the S.I.R. Award, Mr. OF CALIFORNIA during this difficult time. My thoughts and Gigliotti joins the ranks of the true greats of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prayers are with them. AGC NYS and the construction industry in f New York—including, most recently, Jeff Thursday, July 17, 2014 Zogg; Marty Galasso, Sr.; and Richard Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I was HOUSE’S FAILURE TO CONSIDER Forrestel. unavoidably detained and was not present for HR 5051: THE PROTECT WOMEN’S Mr. Gigliotti is a past President of the AGC two rollcall votes on Wednesday, July 16, HEALTH FROM CORPORATE IN- NYS Chapter, and has become one of the in- 2014. Had I been present, I would have voted TERFERENCE ACT (NOT MY dustry’s most respected leaders. We are well in this manner: rollcall vote No. 415—Fleming BOSS’ BUSINESS ACT) aware of the significant contributions he has of Louisiana Amendment No. 1—‘‘no,’’ and made to the construction industry in New York rollcall vote No. 416—Gosar of Arizona HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER State. Amendment—‘‘no.’’ OF NEW YORK A lifelong resident of Utica, New York, Mr. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gigliotti joined Allied Chemicals in 1975 as the New York Area manager. After its merger with HONORING THE HEROIC SERVICE Thursday, July 17, 2014 Barrett Industries, he served as Barrett’s Mar- AND SACRIFICE OF INDIANAP- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, if anyone keting Manager. In his role, Mr. Gigliotti pro- OLIS METROPOLITAN POLICE DE- had told me that at the beginning of my career vided strategic consulting and sales strategy PARTMENT OFFICER PERRY that I would fight 40 years for the right for con- development, eventually helping Barrett be- RENN traception, I would never have believed it. We come a national leader in transportation infra- thought Griswold v. Connecticut had settled structure construction. In 1990, Mr. Gigliotti left HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS this, but no. It’s been a constant war to control Barrett and continues to provide strategic con- OF INDIANA women, which is exactly what this is about. sulting to companies under his firm, JGK As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Now, this audacious Supreme Court, which sociates. He currently works for Lancaster De- never fails to surprise, decided that bosses velopment, playing a key role in its marketing Thursday, July 17, 2014 can tell you what kind of healthcare you can efforts. Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is have and whether or not you can practice con- Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly congratulate with a burdened heart I rise today to honor the traception. More specifically, the 5 men on this Mr. Joseph ‘‘Buddy’’ Gigliotti on this special life of a truly outstanding public servant, Offi- court decided whether women can have equal occasion. cer Perry Renn. For more than three decades access to contraception.

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These were discriminated against and treated differently. viding for consideration of H.R. 5021, the two strong votes to stop forcing state-legal The stupidity of this Supreme Court decision Highway and Transportation Funding Act of marijuana businesses to operate only in cash, is that it completely overlooks the fact that 58 2014. a situation that is unsafe and invites illegal ac- percent of the women who get prescription I would have voted as follows on amend- tivity. This was a victory for commonsense re- oral contraceptives do it not just for birth con- ments to H.R. 5016, the Financial Services form. trol, but for another medical reason, such as and General Government Appropriations Act, This was a rare bright spot, however, in oth- endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or Polycystic 2015: ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 409, the Jackson erwise reckless legislation that slows the en- Ovary Syndrome. Even those women will be Lee Amendment; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 410, the actment of effective financial regulations, re- out of luck, which means they don’t have the Roskam Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. duces our ability to collect much-needed rev- same rights as all those men who buy Viagra. 411, the Moore Amendment; and ‘‘aye’’ on enue and meddles in the affairs of the D.C. That’s still covered. rollcall No. 412, the Waters Amendment. government. It was for these reasons that I The most dangerous thing that has hap- f opposed this legislation and was disappointed pened here is that this court has set a prece- to see it pass. dent for the nearly 48 cases currently working RECOGNIZING MS. DOROTHY f their way through the courts filed by for-profit PARKS FOR HER 50 YEARS OF companies about contraception coverage. DEDICATED AND FAITHFUL INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘PRO- Those 48 cases now have this decision as SERVICE TECTING EMPLOYEES AND RE- legal precedent. TIREES IN MUNICIPAL BANK- It is not beyond the realm of possibility that RUPTCIES ACT OF 2014’’ the idea of blood transfusions, vaccinations, HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS and treatment for HIV/AIDS would no longer OF NEW YORK HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be covered. With this court, we are pedaling OF MICHIGAN backward to the 19th century but I’ve got Thursday, July 17, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES news for the five men on the court behind this decision: the women of America don’t want to Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 17, 2014 go! And this bill helps ensure that we don’t. recognize Dorothy Parks. I had the honor and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, when a mu- H.R. 5051, The Protect Women’s Health privilege of working with Ms. Parks in Platts- nicipality files for bankruptcy, its employees from Corporate Interference Act—also called burgh, NY for more than 30 years. She works and retirees who have devoted their lives to the ‘‘Not My Boss’s Business Act’’—would en- hard every day, diligently and happily per- public service—such as police officers, fire- sure that an employer that provides a group forming the tasks she is assigned. fighters, sanitation workers and office per- health plan for its employees does not deny This month will mark her 50th year at the sonnel—risk having their hard-earned wages, coverage of a specific health care item or firm where we both worked, she having start- pensions and health benefits cut or even elimi- service to its employees or covered depend- ed there on July 13, 1964. During her five nated. ents of employees where that coverage is decades at the firm, Ms. Parks earned the re- This is why I am introducing the ‘‘Protecting mandated by Federal law. spect of all who came to trust and depend on Employees and Retirees in Municipal Bank- The bill specifically states the Religious her, including myself. She has guided many ruptcies Act of 2014.’’ This legislation strength- Freedom Restoration Act does not excuse or new staff and young lawyers, teaching us the ens protections for employees and retirees relieve this duty, and allows for the existing ropes, if you will, with a smile and a gentle under chapter 9 municipality bankruptcy cases exemption for houses of worship and accom- hand. by: (1) clarifying the criteria that a municipality modation for religious non-profit organizations While working for the firm, Ms. Parks raised must meet before it can obtain chapter 9 that do not wish to provide coverage of contra- four children and now has six loving grand- bankruptcy relief; (2) ensuring that the inter- ceptives. children for whom she is a dedicated grand- ests of employees and retirees are rep- The women of this country don’t want a parent. resented in the chapter 9 case; and (3) impos- court or anyone else to determine that they Ms. Parks’ employer, Stafford, Piller, ing heightened standards that a municipality are second-class citizens, and this bill would Murnane, Kelleher and Trombley, will be rec- must meet before it may modify any collective put an end to that. And what we need is a ognizing her successful 50 year career later bargaining agreement or retiree benefit. vote. We’re all here today to call on Speaker this month with a celebratory luncheon. While many municipalities often work to limit BOEHNER to bring this to the floor. Wouldn’t f the impact of budget cuts on their employees that be something? and retirees, as was recently demonstrated in H.R. 5016, ‘‘FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. Speaker, the House has been given two the chapter 9 plan of adjustment recently ap- AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AP- opportunities to defeat the previous question: proved by Detroit’s public employees and retir- PROPRIATIONS ACT’’ once on Tuesday, and another today. Both ees, other municipalities could try to use cur- times, we offered an amendment to the rule rent bankruptcy law to set aside collective bar- that would have given Members an oppor- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER gaining agreements and retiree protections. tunity to consider reversing the damage done OF OREGON My legislation addresses this risk by requir- by the recent Hobby Lobby Supreme Court IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the municipality to engage in meaningful decision. Both times, the House has rejected Thursday, July 17, 2014 good faith negotiations with their employees this measure. and retirees before the municipality can apply No employer should have the right to limit Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I voted for chapter 9 bankruptcy relief. This measure the health choices of its employees—male or against H.R. 5016, the Financial Services and would also expedite the appellate review proc- female. It is pure discrimination, when 99 per- General Government Appropriations Act. ess of whether a municipality has complied cent of women in this country have used some The bill cut too deeply into many important with this and other requirements. And, the bill form of birth control during their lifetime—but services—including an insane $340 million cut ensures employees and retirees have a say in now have to literally go to unreasonable to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). No any plan that would modify their benefits. measures to simply secure the fundamental business cripples its account receivables de- SECTION-BY-SECTION EXPLANATION health care they need. partment and neither should we. The Congres- Sec. I. Short Title. Section 1 of the bill f sional Budget Office has found that cutting the sets forth the short title of the bill as the PERSONAL EXPLANATION IRS’s ability to enforce tax law ultimately costs ‘‘Protecting Employees and Retirees in Mu- more in lost revenue than the money saved in nicipal Bankruptcies Act of 2014.’’ the initial cut. This is simply bad policy that Sec. 2. Determination of Municipality Eli- HON. JUDY CHU does not save the government money. gibility To Be a Debtor Under Chapter 9 of OF CALIFORNIA Title II of the United States Code. A munici- I was pleased to see the rejection of an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pality can petition to be a debtor under amendment offered by Representative FLEM- Thursday, July 17, 2014 chapter 9, a specialized form of bankruptcy ING, which would have rolled back the Admin- relief, only if a bankruptcy court finds by a Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, on July 15, 2014, I istration’s guidance to banks seeking to pro- preponderance of the evidence that the mu- was unavoidably detained from votes due to a vide services to state-legal marijuana busi- nicipality satisfies certain criteria specified

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Since 1991, Loudoun County has con- nicipality, in pertinent part, to have nego- retirement benefits pursuant to a collective tiated in good faith with its creditors or bargaining agreement is the labor organiza- structed 54 new schools and renovated 33 prove that it is unable to negotiate with its tion that signed such agreement unless such more. creditors because such negotiation is im- organization no longer represents active em- Ed has served as president of the Urban practicable. ployees. Where the organization no longer Superintendents Association of America and Section 2(a) of the bill amends Bankruptcy represents active employees of the munici- president of the American Association of Code section 109 in three respects. First, it pality, the labor organization that currently School Administrators. He also has served in provides clear guidance to the bankruptcy represents active employees in that bar- court that the term ‘‘good faith’’ is intended numerous professional and community offices gaining unit is the authorized representative and has been recognized for his work by the to have the same meaning as it has under of such individuals. the National Labor Relations Act at least Section 3 provides that the exceptions General Assembly of Virginia. He received an with respect to creditors who are employees apply if: (1) the labor organization chooses honorary doctor of humanities degree from or retirees of the debtor. Second, section 2(a) not to serve as the authorized representa- Shenandoah University for his community revises the standard for futility of negotia- tive; or (2) the court determines, after a mo- service. tion from ‘‘impracticable’’ to ‘‘impossible.’’ tion by a party in interest and after notice I am pleased to submit the following article This change ensures that before a munici- and a hearing, that different representation from Leesburg Today on Ed’s career and re- pality may avail itself of chapter 9 bank- is appropriate. Under either circumstance, ruptcy relief it must prove that there was no tirement. I ask that my colleagues join me in the court, upon motion by any party in in- congratulating him for many years of distin- possible way it could have engaged in nego- terest and after notice and a hearing, must tiation in lieu of seeking such relief. Third, order the United States Trustee to appoint a guished service to our nation’s youth. the amendment clarifies that the standard of committee of retired employees if the debtor [From Leesburg Today, June 24, 2014.] proof that the municipality must meet is seeks to modify or not pay the retiree bene- SUPERINTENDENT HATRICK HONORED AS ‘‘clear and convincing’’ rather than a prepon- fits or if the court otherwise determines that ‘‘UNCOMMON COMMON MAN’’ derance of the evidence. These revisions to it is appropriate for that committee be com- section 109 will provide greater guidance to (By Danielle Nadler) prised of such individuals to serve as the au- the bankruptcy court in assessing whether a Even at 9:30 p.m. on a Friday, Edgar B. thorized representative. municipality has satisfied the Bankruptcy With respect to retired employees not cov- Hatrick III couldn’t help but teach. Code’s eligibility requirements for being ered by a collective bargaining agreement, Standing in a sprawling ballroom with granted relief under chapter 9. the court, on motion by a party in interest some of the commonwealth’s most influen- Bankruptcy Code section 921(e), in relevant after notice and a hearing, must order the tial individuals at his retirement dinner, the part, prohibits a bankruptcy court from or- United States Trustee to appoint a com- 23-year superintendent and former high dering a stay of any proceeding arising in a school English teacher launched into a meta- chapter 9 case on account of an appeal from mittee of retired employees if the debtor seeks to modify or not pay retiree benefits, phor. an order granting a municipality’s petition He said, as geese fly in formation they to be a debtor under chapter 9. Section 2(b) or if the court otherwise determines that it is appropriate to serve as the authorized rep- offer encouragement to the lead goose strikes this prohibition thereby allowing a through their honking, and when the lead court to issue a stay of any proceeding dur- resentative of such employees. Section 3 pro- vides that the party requesting the appoint- goose tires, another pulls forward to take ing the pendency of such an appeal. This en- the lead. The story left many in the room sures that the status quo can be maintained ment of a committee has the burden of proof Where the court grants a motion for the chuckling. They’d heard it repeated at staff until there is a final appellate determination meetings and back-to-school orientations of whether a municipality is legally eligible appointment of a retiree committee, section 3 requires the United States Trustee to over the years. to be a chapter 9 debtor. Hatrick laughed with them, before finally Typically, an appeal of a bankruptcy court choose individuals to serve on the committee on a proportional basis per capita based on interrupting the chatter to say, ‘‘That’s decision is heard by a district or bankruptcy what being in Loudoun County Public appellate panel court. Under limited cir- organization membership from among mem- bers of the organizations that represent the Schools has been all about. cumstances, however, a direct appeal from a ‘‘I have felt the warmth, the support and bankruptcy court decision may be heard by a individuals with respect to whom such order is entered. This requirement ensures that in the understanding that has led me to say if court of appeals. Until a final determination I had to do it all over again—the whole 47- is made as to whether a municipality is eli- a case where there are multiple labor organi- zations, the committee fairly represents the and-a-half years—I would not change one gible to be a debtor under chapter 9 of the thing,’’ he said, fighting back tears. ‘‘It has Bankruptcy Code, the rights and responsibil- interests of the members of those various or- been just that wonderful to be able to work ities of numerous stakeholders are unclear. ganizations on a proportional basis. with you to build up this school system.’’ To expedite the appellate process and pro- Finally, section 3 of the bill imposes a sig- Hatrick, 68, retires Monday as the region’s mote greater certainty to all stakeholders in nificant threshold that must be met before longest serving superintendent. More than the case, section 2(c) of the bill allows an ap- retiree benefits can be reduced or elimi- 500 people crowded the National Conference peal of a bankruptcy court order granting a nated. Current law has no such requirement. Center ballroom Friday to thank Hatrick for municipality’s petition to be a chapter 9 In a case where the municipality proposes in his service to help shape the learning experi- debtor to be filed directly with the court of its plan to impair any right to a retiree ben- ences of hundreds of thousands of students in appeals. In addition, section 2(c) requires the efit, section 3 permits the committee to sup- Virginia. court of appeals to hear such appeal de novo port such impairment only if at least two- Politicians and fellow school administra- on the merits as well as to determine it on thirds of its members vote in favor of doing tors praised Hatrick for his influence on pub- an expedited basis. Finally, section 2(c) so. lic education on a national and even global specifies that the doctrine of equitable f mootness does not apply to such an appeal. scale. He drew attention to Loudoun when it Sec. 3. Protecting Employees and Retirees. HONORING ED HATRICK was the fastest growing school system in the The chapter 9 debtor must file a plan for the country, opening 50 new schools to keep up adjustment of the municipality’s debts that HON. FRANK R. WOLF with enrollment that has increased by 53,637 then must be confirmed by the bankruptcy students during his tenure. And as former OF VIRGINIA court if it satisfies certain criteria specified president of the American Association of in Bankruptcy Code section 943. Section 3 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School Administrators, he united super- the bill makes several amendments to cur- Thursday, July 17, 2014 intendents to advocate better measures of schools’ effectiveness than the federal No rent law intended to ensure that interests of Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to municipal employees and retirees are better Child Left Behind model. protected. With respect to plan confirmation honor Mr. Ed Hatrick, who served as super- AASA Executive Director Dan Domenech requirements, section 3 amends Bankruptcy intendent of Loudoun County Public Schools described him as ‘‘a recognized brand for Code section 943 to require consent from for 23 years before retiring on June 30. education around the world.’’ such employees and retirees to any plan that Ed spent his entire career in Loudoun Coun- But it was the stories of Hatrick, from as impairs—in a manner prohibited by non- ty, starting as a high school English teacher in early as his high school years when friends bankruptcy law—a collective bargaining 1967. He also served as a principal, director knew him as Skip, that best illustrate what agreement, a retiree benefit, including an ac- of special education, director of instruction, su- he’s been to Loudoun County, an individual the Loudoun Education Foundation called an crued pension, retiree health, or other retire- pervisor of guidance and foreign languages ment benefit protected by state or municipal ‘‘uncommon common man.’’ law or as defined in Bankruptcy Code section and assistant superintendent for pupil services His former classmate Karolyn Whitely and 1114(a). before becoming superintendent in 1991. Evan Mohler, former assistant super- Such consent would be conveyed to the As superintendent, Ed has watched intendent for Support Services, described court by the authorized representative of Loudoun grow from a rural farming community Hatrick as the student teachers wanted in

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- will provide sustenance, support, and stability. He spent his entire educational career in ognize and honor Hoover Case on having the By providing these underprivileged children Loudoun’s public schools, first on the payroll Ozark Empire Fair Foundation’s annual Gold with the American ideals of hope and oppor- as a school bus driver during his senior year Buckle Gala dedicated in his honor. tunity, we not only brighten their future, but in high school. He graduated from Loudoun County High School in 1963 and returned to The Ozark Empire Fair Foundation was es- America’s future as well. his alma mater after four years of college to tablished in 2003 as a non-profit organization f teach English. working to preserve Southwest Missouri’s vast agricultural history and to sustain and better TRIBUTE TO DR. VINCENT He especially loved teaching British lit- HARDING erature, former Broad Run High School the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. teacher Jo Ann Pearson recalled. So much so Since 2004, the Foundation has held an an- that he required one of his senior classes to nual gala to recognize the efforts of out- HON. DIANA DeGETTE memorize the bulk of the Canterbury Tales standing 4–H and FFA livestock exhibitors and OF COLORADO Prologue in Middle English. to award grants and scholarships to local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hatrick commented on this bit of leaked youths. In the ten years the event has been Thursday, July 17, 2014 information later in the evening, saying, ‘‘In held, the Foundation has awarded almost my defense, I listened to each of them recite $600,000 to local youths and raised over Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of it.’’ $521,000 in funds to be used for fairground myself, Congressman JOHN LEWIS, and Con- He served as assistant principal at Broad improvements. gressman RUSH HOLT, I rise to honor the life Run High School from 1969 to 1970, and as Each year, the Gold Buckle Gala is dedi- of one of Colorado’s most respected and hon- principal of Loudoun County High School orable residents, Dr. Vincent Harding, who from 1975 to 1978. He moved up the adminis- cated to a philanthropist that has shown out- standing support of the Foundation’s goals. passed away May 19 at age 82. This remark- tration ranks to positions that had him over- able man merits both our recognition and grat- seeing special education, foreign language, This year’s recipient, Hoover Case of instruction, planning and pupil services be- Marshfield, MO, has proved more than deserv- itude for his unwavering efforts to improve our fore he was named superintendent in 1991. ing. Case, a longtime auctioneer, created a society. He leaves behind an impressive He served as superintendent under five mentoring program, Brangus for Kids, as a record of leadership in social justice and edu- school boards, and three former School way of giving back to the purebred world and cation, and he made an enormous impact on Board members—Joe Vogric, John Andrews connecting kids with potential show animals. many lives. and Robert DuPree—did not hesitate to say Case has also shown great support and love Vincent Harding lived a life of compassion that the superintendent was stubborn when for the annual fair by being an involved volun- and was committed to the ‘‘beloved commu- it came to fighting for funding for public nity’’ that his friend and colleague, Dr. Martin education. teer. It is because of Case’s continued dedica- tion and commitment that the Foundation is Luther King, Jr., dreamed this country could Whether board members wanted it or not, able to impact the lives of so many. become. We are fortunate to have been he gave them his opinion, Vogric said, ‘‘and I would like to thank Hoover Case for his touched by such an intellectually gifted man. it wasn’t always done in a way that we liked He was an historian, theologian, teacher, so- it .... but it was about setting policies and continued support and devotion towards the taking actions to ensure the best education Ozark Empire Fair and Ozark Empire Fair cial justice activist, author, and much more. of our children.’’ Foundation and congratulate him once again The legacy that Dr. Harding leaves behind should inspire us all to continue to build on the Most of the stories shared well beyond din- on having this year’s Gold Buckle Gala held in nertime Friday described Hatrick as a col- his honor. foundation of nonviolence, justice and equality. The passion and dedication with which he la- league, a mentor and a friend. f Whether a custodian or a principal loses a bored is evident in his life’s work. loved one, the superintendent can usually be RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE Born in 1931 in Harlem, Vincent Harding at- seen at the funeral. Plays, football games, OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION tended City College of New York, earning a science fairs, club dedications, essay con- BA in history. For the following 15 years he tests and, yes, retirement dinners, he’s been HON. TOM REED demonstrated his dedication to education as there. OF NEW YORK he earned a master’s degree in both jour- ‘‘We always knew that he cared about us,’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nalism and history as well as a PhD in history. Pearson said. Dr. Harding, along with his first wife, the late ‘‘There’s still a family feel about this dis- Thursday, July 17, 2014 Rosemarie Freeney, a writer and activist in trict because that’s how he wants it to be,’’ Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- her own right, moved to Atlanta in 1961 to be- Sharon Ackerman, who worked alongside ognize the importance of international adop- come involved in the American civil rights Hatrick as assistant superintendent of in- tion. Adoption is an important building block movement. There, he fought for equality as an struction for 15 years, said. that contributes to strong and loving families advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Har- W. John Brewer, principal at Dominion for children and parents alike. ding drafted several of Dr. King’s speeches High School, joked that the school adminis- I recently met with a family from my con- and is best known for writing his ‘‘Beyond tration office, while called the Taj Mahal or ‘‘the palace’’ by some, ‘‘from time to time gressional district which adopted a young girl Vietnam’’ speech, a landmark 1967 anti-war it’s simply the woodshed.’’ He said Hatrick from Nepal. The family experienced a great sermon. Following Dr. King’s death, Dr. Har- didn’t scold principals or teachers but he deal of difficulty throughout the adoption proc- ding wrote a book, Martin Luther King: The In- used those moments to teach. ‘‘He helped us ess, as evidenced by the numerous adminis- convenient Hero, and he served as the first di- grow personally and professionally,’’ Brewer trative roadblocks they encountered. However, rector at King’s memorial center. said. ‘‘We’ve become better educators, and the family persevered through the adversity As a professor, Dr. Harding had an impact we’ve become better people.’’ and eventually completed the adoption proc- on countless students. He taught at a number Whitely, who attended high school with ess, welcoming a new daughter into their fam- of universities, including the University of Hatrick and later taught under his leader- ily. Pennsylvania, Spelman College and Temple ship, told a story about the superintendent’s The family’s dedication to providing a better University, and he spent nearly three decades impression at their class’s recent 50-year re- union. After a friend greeted Hatrick, she life for an orphan born into poverty on the teaching at Denver’s Iliff School of Theology. leaned over to Whitely and said, ‘‘You know, other side of the world exemplifies the spirit of He founded the Veteran’s Hope Project in success hasn’t spoiled him one bit. He’s still international adoption. The family’s persever- order to preserve the lessons we have learned Skip.’’ ance is a symbol of hope for the thousands of from social justice leaders. Dr. Harding’s dedi- Eric Williams will officially take the helm children living in orphanages around the world cation did not end with his retirement. He still of the school system as superintendent Tues- who yearn to become part of a loving and nur- worked to achieve his vision of utilizing social day. turing family. No matter the country or con- justice activism to connect spirit, creativity,

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Mr. Speaker, I and courage we all can make. rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA Dr. Harding is survived by his wife, Aljosie of the Congressional Research Service, other- OF AMERICAN SAMOA Aldrich Knight; his daughter, Dr. Rachel Har- wise known as CRS on Capitol Hill. CRS is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ding; and son, Jonathan Harding. unit of the Library of Congress that provides Thursday, July 17, 2014 Please join me in commending Dr. Vincent policy analysis to Members of Congress and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise Harding. His leadership in the search for jus- our staffs. CRS is a tremendous resource for today to commend the Shikshana Prasaraka tice, equity and truth continually enhances our Congress. In 1914, in its wisdom, Congress Mandali, or S.P. Mandali, for their vision and lives and builds a better future for all Ameri- created the predecessor to CRS, named the contribution to the Indian state of Maharashtra. cans. Legislative Reference Service, to help support our work. In 1970, the Legislative Reference S.P. Mandali, a historic education society in India, was established 125 years ago on May f Service was expanded and became CRS. These days, we rely on CRS to provide us 2, 1888. JOANN MOTT with authoritative and objective information so S.P. Mandali has made significant contribu- we can do our jobs. CRS has an impressive tions in developing and improving the quality repository of reports on subjects we consider, of education in Maharashtra by founding and HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. managing more than 40 institutions in Pune, OF NEW JERSEY and we look to CRS and the professionals who make up its workforce to provide us with Mumbai, Bangalore, Solapur, Chiplun, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES factual and nonpartisan answers. I congratu- Nagothana, and other municipalities that pro- Thursday, July 17, 2014 late CRS on its Centennial, and we look for- vide education from kindergarten to graduate level courses. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ward to another 100 years of service to Con- gress. I am grateful for the leadership of the S.P. recognize JoAnn Mott who is being honored Mandali: President—Shri Bal J. Pandit, Vice f for her many years of service at the Haydon President—Shri. Sushilkumar Ruia, Chairman Corporation. Her friends, family, and cowork- HONORING TINDLEY TEMPLE (Managing Council)—Shri. A.S. Dadhe, Vice ers will join together to celebrate her retire- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chairman (Managing Council)—Shri. A.N. ment tonight at the Brownstone in Paterson, Mate, and Secretary—Shrimati Nanda Mane, New Jersey. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY for their hard work and commitment to edu- JoAnn Mott was born in North Carolina. She cation. later moved to Tennessee where she met her OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I want to take this opportunity to specifically future husband, Vincent Mott, who was sta- recognize the Naralkar Institute of Career De- tioned at the United States Air Force Base in Thursday, July 17, 2014 velopment and Research (NICDR) that was Nashville. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I started by S.P. Mandali in 1986. The NICDR In 1966, JoAnn and Vinnie moved to New rise today to honor the Tindley Temple United was established and named in honor of the Jersey upon Vinnie’s discharge from the Air Methodist Church’s celebration of Nelson late Principal Nanasaheb Naralkar who was a Force. It was then that JoAnn began working Mandela on July 18, 2014. great educator in Pune. The NICDR is affili- for New Jersey Bell for a short time before Nelson Mandela has inspired so many ated with the University of Pune and is recog- starting her career at the Haydon Corporation through his work as a revolutionary leader in nized as a research center for the Ph.D. pro- in 1968. the South-African anti-apartheid movement, gram in Management Science. NICDR in the The Haydon Corporation is the leading man- and his later career as a politician and philan- last twenty years has created many partner- ufacturer of strut metal framing systems and thropist left a lasting legacy. Mandela’s leader- ships with different businesses and industries serves the industrial and commercial construc- ship and participation in peaceful protests in the Pune region. NICDR offers many com- tion industries, as well as the communications against the oppressive regime in South Africa puter and vocational courses that use state of and OEM markets. The Haydon Corporation is led to his incarceration, and he became the the art equipment for hands-on-training that in- famed for their superior products but is truly face of the anti-apartheid movement. As the clude software and computer programming. defined by their outstanding customer service President of South Africa, he was the nation’s NICDR’s high standard of curriculum and me- to all their clients. first black chief executive, and the first elected ticulous trainings sets them apart from the JoAnn worked at the Haydon Corporation in a truly democratic election. Under Nelson many other institutions in Pune. up until her retirement this year. JoAnn started Mandela, the government worked tirelessly to I would like to acknowledge the hard work off as a Sales Representative and was later break through the institutionalized racism, pov- of the Director of NICDR, Dr. G.K. Shirude, his promoted to Sales Manager. Today, she re- erty, and inequality that had long plagued the staff, and faculty for their tremendous contribu- tires as the Office Manager. Her work ethic is nation. After he left office, he continued to tions in improving the quality of education and second to none, and she truly embodies what work as a global advocate for human rights. empowering students in becoming competent it means to be a hard-working American. On July 18, the Tindley Temple United managers in many fields. I would be remiss if As her Congressman, I am very pleased to Methodist Church will celebrate the legacy that I did not also recognize members of the Man- have the great fortune of being able to honor Nelson Mandela created. The Tindley Temple aging Committee of NICDR: Chairman—Shri. such a marvelous member of our community. United Methodist Church is well known in A.S. Dadhe, Members—Adv. Jayant I sincerely wish Mrs. JoAnn Mott and her en- Philadelphia for being the birthplace of gospel Shaligram, Shri. A.N. Mate, Shri. Ajay Datar, tire family the best. I consider JoAnn and music. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley, a pastor of Shri. V.V. Joshi, Prof. Seema Bapat, and Mrs. Vinnie to not only be constituents of mine, but the Church during the Depression, is re- Jyoti S. Joshi. also good friends. nowned for composing more than 60 hymns, Dr. Shirude and the Managing Committee of The job of a United States Congressman in- including ‘‘Stand by Me’’ and ‘‘We’ll Under- NICDR have embarked on a pathway to pos- volves much that is rewarding, yet nothing stand It Better By and By.’’ They work in serv- sibly establish community colleges in compares to recognizing and commemorating ice to the community through their soup kitch- Maharashtra. In the U.S., we have had com- the achievements of individuals like Mrs. en, and in their aid to the ill and underprivi- munity colleges for more than 100 years and JoAnn Mott. leged in the area. have been a critical component in our edu- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- It is a privilege to recognize this celebration cation system. However, in India, this concept leagues, Mrs. Mott’s family, friends, cowork- of a person whose leadership and commit- is brand new. The establishment of community ers, and all those whose lives she has ment have inspired and supported so many colleges in India will provide greater access to touched, and me, in recognizing JoAnn Mott. around the globe. I ask you and my other dis- education for the large population of Indians

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:18 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A17JY8.020 E17JYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 17, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1191 who live in rural and remote locations. It will This conflict has continued for far too long, It’s Faith, Hope, and Courage which above also allow for many individuals to receive spe- and I call on both parties to resume negotia- all else so towers! cialized training in fields that are necessary or tions and work toward a permanent resolution. And holds the greatest of all powers! As Stephen, required by local industries and businesses. f Step by step your climbed those towers! This pathway will be possible with the as- Alongside all of your Brothers, sistance of many stakeholders, including Cap- IN HONOR OF THE SILLER FAM- ILY, A TRIBUTE TO TUNNEL TO As the Angels on high cried in those tain Shivaji Mahadkar and Mr. Sanjay Puri. hours . . . Captain Shivaji, a retired commando of the In- TOWERS You go . . . I go . . . dian army, a former General Secretary for the As was your most heroic creed and its power! Sinik Cell of the Maharashtra Pradesh Con- HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM To save precious lives! As why here I stand with tear in eye! gress Committee, and an active trustee for OF NEW YORK many educational trusts in Maharashtra, has And up to heaven as a new Angel you’d rise! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And from out of all of this heartache and worked closely with Indian universities in build- Thursday, July 17, 2014 pain! ing partnerships with other institutions in Ger- Of a broken hearted family love so came . . . many, United Kingdom, and the U.S. I thank Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Out of the ashes which would remain! him for his service and dedication to improving honor of the Siller Family who lost their young- Your family’s great love, the quality of education in India. His collabora- est brother, Stephen, of the FDNY’s Squad Something which would so honor your name! tion with Mr. Sanjay Puri, founder and Chair- One on 9/11. On the morning of 9/11 Stephen To give back to all of our Brothers and Sis- man of the Alliance for U.S.-India Business, was off-duty when he heard the news. He ters In Arms! will be instrumental in advancing education in quickly radioed in and told Squad One he And to all of those American families who would join them back at the Towers. When he must go off to war, India. I know that this venture in education be- And come back in such heartache and harm tween U.S. and India will be beneficial for both got to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel it was the same! sides. closed, so he strapped on sixty pounds of A chance, f gear and ran through traffic towards and up To rebuild all of their most precious lives to and into the Towers to rejoin his FDNY broth- reclaim! 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ers and help save others. Stephen was never For you have died Stephen, DIVISION OF CYPRUS seen or heard from again. His courage and But you are not gone! sacrifice are a true reflection of all those who Now all in your name and memory, died on that day, and of our troops, who are This Foundation lives on . . . HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH Yes Stephen, OF FLORIDA willing to give that last full measure for us all. In your honor look what was born! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And out of all this heartache, his family has Which, but put’s its arms around all of our created a magnificent foundation to raise Thursday, July 17, 2014 wounded warriors so warm! money to build homes for our Wounded War- Because moments are all we so have! Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in com- riors and get families back on their feet after To live and die for something worthwhile! memoration of the 40th anniversary of Tur- Hurricane Sandy; triumph out of tragedy. Ste- And make all of the Angels up in Heaven so key’s invasion of Cyprus, which began a con- phen left behind a wonderful wife and five smile! flict that continues to this day. beautiful children, our prayers go out to them To climb to the mountain top! Since July 20, 1974, Turkey has occupied To move onward when others stop! and all of those families who gave all on 9/11. As why on bended knee Stephen all in your the northern territory of Cyprus, denying thou- I submit this poem penned in their honor by name, sands of Greek Cypriots the right to return to Albert Carey Caswell. And your brothers who died with you the their homes and imposing severe restrictions TUNNEL TO TOWERS same . . . on their property rights and religious freedoms. As into that tunnel your heart so led! We honor our troops who like you were so They continue to block the exhumation of Running through traffic up into those towers ready to die in faith’s name! mass graves, even under UN supervision, you sped! For all of those heroes, leaving hundreds of cases of missing people While Stephen, Who come back home to rebuild their shat- unresolved. Getting closer to Heaven with every step! tered lives! Cyprus should not be expected to accept All out there on that edge . . . To give them all a future, Between life and death . . . A warm home, anything less in terms of fundamental demo- And some hope so all inside! cratic rights than any American would accept. As your fine heart began to crest! For our world to bless! Telling them hero your not alone! A final resolution must be determined by the But for The Greater Good! As they run to recovery proving a home! Cypriots and for the Cypriots. Stephen you, As we discover how like yours Stephen, I am encouraged that both parties agreed to And Squad One in all you could! How much strength a heart can so own! a Joint Statement which lays the foundation ‘‘Go Together . . . Stay Together’’, When Johnny comes marching home! for future resolution talks, and I applaud Presi- to catch up to them as you would! Tunnel to Towers, dent Anastasiades’ proposed confidence-build- To do what must so be done! Will be there for your America’s heroes While, so willing to give up all of your future throughout all of the hours! ing measures as helpful ways to facilitate the Just like 9/11, negotiating process. sun’s! Just like all of our brave men and women, We Will Never Forget what all your hearts so I also wish to recognize the incredible Of The Armed Forces these ones! own! achievements by Cyprus despite the ongoing To shine bright like America’s son! So our Brothers and Sisters, conflict. So brilliant like this one! Our wounded warriors . . . you will never be Cyprus has flourished as a nation and While, all in that moment of truth . . . alone! grown as a democratic stalwart in the eastern What your fine heart so begun! f Mediterranean. This ally of the United States Showing us all so the proof! Of how angels are begun! STATEMENT ON THE 40TH ANNI- has helped progress U.S. interests in the re- VERSARY OF ILLEGAL OCCUPA- gion, including their integral role in the re- As thy kingdom come, On Earth as it is in Heaven will be done! TION OF CYPRUS moval of chemical weapons from Syria. And from that tunnel to towers . . . As a member of the European Union, they While, all in those darkest of all hours! HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY helped push the body to designate Hezbollah Stephen, OF NEW YORK a terrorist organization. Their recent discovery As upon us your light would so shower! of offshore natural gas will not only provide a Because, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES significant revenue stream for the country, but On this day you weren’t coming home my Thursday, July 17, 2014 also creates opportunities for cooperation with son! Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Israel and offers an alternative energy source As such selflessness so shown in all these ones! Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of July 20th, for the EU. Just like our men and women who live now a special day of remembrance for the families As a co-chair of the Congressional Hellenic- without arms and legs, and loved ones of all those who have suffered Israeli Alliance Caucus, I will continue to pro- Who from war come home this day! so greatly as the result of one of the biggest mote greater collaboration between Congress, Showing us all, national tragedies in modern Greek History— Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. That through darkest of all hours! the 1974 illegal invasion and

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Polly’s has long been the growing in both size and scope since Wis- thousand Greek Cypriots to leave their homes gathering spot for youth sports teams who consin Senator Robert LaFollette first cham- in the occupied area and become refugees in stop by after games to celebrate with Polly’s pioned the idea. their own country. famous upside-down banana split or their leg- In the 100 years since their inception, CRS Turkey continues to forcibly occupy more endary orange sherbet. Polly’s also provides has steadily provided comprehensive and ob- than one-third of Cyprus with more than patrons with a variety of food items such as jective research to the entire legislature. My 43,000 troops. This amounts to almost one the Pollyburger and their ground beef bar- staff and I have repeatedly benefited from the Turkish soldier for every two Turkish Cypriots. becue—a secret recipe known by only a few nonpartisan expertise provided by CRS and To date, Turkey has repeatedly ignored all employees. Kids and adults alike are attracted are fortunate that they continue to serve as a U.N. Resolutions pertaining to Cyprus and has to Polly’s for its comfortable 1950’s-like atmos- shared workforce for Congress. At a time of continued to occupy the island in complete phere, creating the perfect place to reconnect unprecedented partisanship in Washington, violation of international law. with old friends or even make new ones. CRS has remained the unbiased repository of As the co-chair and co-founder of the Con- Polly’s Freeze has become a landmark in knowledge our nation needs. gressional Hellenic Caucus, I fully support the Southern Indiana, exemplifying the entrepre- Congratulations to the Congressional Re- reunification of Cyprus, and I am encouraged neurial spirit that has built this great nation. search Service and its dedicated staff on this by the commitment of the Government of Cy- For over six decades, Polly’s has provided special day. I’d like to submit for the prus to the UN-sponsored reunification talks. generations of loyal patrons with lasting RECORD—a brief history of CRS: I believe the partnership between America memories, as well as great food and cool FORMATION and Cyprus is based on mutual respect, a treats. I would like to congratulate Polly’s The Congressional Research Service (CRS) commitment to common goals, and a sharing Freeze for their dedication to both their cus- is a service unit of the Library of Congress. of fundamental values. tomers and the community—and I wish them The idea of a legislative reference service I hope the recently renewed peace talks will for Congress was first championed by Sen. continued success for many years to come. allow Cyprus to take advantage of their gas Robert M. LaFollette Sr. (served in the reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean, and f House from 1885–1891, and in the Senate from the ability to work with another strong ally, 1906–1925), and Rep. John M. Nelson (served INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL in the House from 1906–1919, and from 1921– Israel, to deliver natural gas to Europe. AGENCY SNOW REMOVAL IN THE 1933). It is up to Congress to continue to make our DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ACT OF Supporters realized their goal through a voices heard on our ultimate goal of a reuni- 2014 Senate floor amendment offered by Rep. fied and prosperous Cyprus where Greek Cyp- LaFollette to the Library’s 1915 appropria- riots and Turkish Cypriots can live together in tions bill. peace, security and stability. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Librarian of Congress Herbert Putnam es- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA tablished the Legislative Reference Service f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (LRS) in the Library of Congress by adminis- RECOGNIZING POLLY’S FREEZE trative order on July 18, 1914. Thursday, July 17, 2014 In its early years, LRS provided basic ref- HON. TODD C. YOUNG Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, The Federal erence services to assist lawmakers in their Agency Snow Removal in the District of Co- work. OF INDIANA Both LRS in 1914, and CRS today, benefits IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lumbia Act of 2014, which I introduce today, is from the Library’s collections for its re- a bill that I have worked on with the National Thursday, July 17, 2014 search, analysis, and dissemination of infor- Park Service (NPS), at its request, to create mation and materials to assist the Congress. Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, my greater efficiency and to remove snow from EVOLUTION home state of Indiana takes great pride in cre- federal agency property in the District of Co- By the 1940s and following World War II, ating an atmosphere conducive to small busi- lumbia in the most efficient way. demands on LRS had increased significantly. ness innovation and entrepreneurship. When The bill amends a 1922 law by making fed- The 1946 Legislative Reorganization Act locally owned businesses are given the oppor- eral agencies in the District responsible for the (LRA) called for an increase in the size and tunity to succeed, families, workers, and the removal of snow and ice in public areas asso- scope of LRS and directed it to hire expert surrounding community all benefit. Once such policy specialists to provide expertise to ciated with their buildings instead of NPS. For Congress in subject fields aligned with a new example is Polly’s Freeze, a popular ice years, agencies have taken this common- committee system. cream shop just outside of Georgetown, Indi- sense action in the District and assumed this In 1970, the Service underwent another ana. Polly’s Freeze is a classic tale of Amer- responsibility, but the law has never been up- transformation with the passage of the LRA ican entrepreneurship. Elmer and Polly Gleitz dated to reflect this practice, leaving NPS with which renamed it the Congressional Re- purchased an abandoned filling station with legal liability. This bill simply brings the law in search Service. the intention of restoring the facility and re- line with current practice. Emphasizing the fact that the research and opening it. After some consideration and a informational needs of the Congress required I ask that my colleagues support this no- the services of highly-skilled experts, the clever suggestion from Polly, the Gleitz family cost bill. 1970 Act mandated that CRS provide authori- abandoned those plans and decided to turn f tative and objective research and analysis as the property into an ice cream shop and food well as close support for Members and com- stand. Sixty-two years later, Polly’s Freeze HONORING THE CONGRESSIONAL mittees. stands as a model for excellent service and RESEARCH SERVICE (CRS) AT The Service evolved into a 21st century or- delicious ice cream that attracts large crowds THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ON ganization that utilizes formats and delivery all season long. ITS 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY methods (e.g., CRS4Congress Twitter, After opening in 1952, Elmer and Polly ran CRS.gov, Congress.gov) for CRS products and services. the business for several years until they HON. JOHN B. LARSON CRS TODAY passed it on to their children George, Donna, OF CONNECTICUT Today, CRS provides comprehensive, objec- and Delores. Donna and her husband Paul IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive, and non-partisan research and analysis continued the tradition until their retirement in Thursday, July 17, 2014 to the entire Congress on all legislative and 2009. Subsequently, Polly’s was left to Penny oversight issues of interest. In the Second Bodner, an employee of thirty-two years and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Session of this Congress, CRS identified over friend of the family. The business is now today, we celebrate the 100 year anniversary 150 issues of interest to Congress that they under the direction of Cara and Mike of the Congressional Research Service at the could support. Rothrock, also longtime employees, who are Library of Congress. In honor of their history CRS provides reports, confidential memo- and continued pursuit of knowledge, I would randa, briefings, and programs to Congress dedicated to sustaining Polly’s reputation for about policy issues and the legislative proc- quality products and service in a family-friend- like to commemorate CRS as we celebrate ess. ly environment. this milestone today. CRS has a diverse workforce of over 600 an- From all across southern Indiana, residents CRS stands as an invaluable and respected alysts, attorneys, information professionals can identify the iconic neon Polly-the-Parrot institution in Congress—providing insight, re- and support staff. The workforce is composed

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I congratulate should go without access to affordable public more than 636,000 responses that took the OLHSA’s staff on all of their organization’s ac- water and sanitation services. form of 67,000 requests for custom analysis complishments over the last five decades and f and research, 9,000 congressional participa- I look forward to continuing to work with them tions in 350 seminars, and over half a million to strengthen the Southeast Michigan commu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION instances of Website services. nity by empowering its residents with the nec- CRS is a repository of objective knowledge essary tools to build a successful future. HON. JUDY CHU and expertise that Congress can rely on when OF CALIFORNIA making difficult policy decisions. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f INTRODUCTION OF THE PRE- VENTING TERMINATION OF UTIL- Thursday, July 17, 2014 THE OCCASION OF THE FIFTIETH ITY SERVICES IN BANKRUPTCY Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, on June 26, 2014, ANNIVERSARY OF THE OAKLAND ACT OF 2014 I was unavoidably detained from votes due to LIVINGSTON HUMAN SERVICE a conflict. Had I been present on the House AGENCY HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. floor I would have voted as follows on amend- OF MICHIGAN ments to H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline HON. GARY C. PETERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prices to Fuel an America That Works Act: OF MICHIGAN ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 360, the Wittman/Duncan Thursday, July 17, 2014 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (SC) Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 361, Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, utility compa- the Lowenthal/Capps/Farr/Holt/Honda/ Thursday, July 17, 2014 nies provide many basic and life-saving serv- Huffman/Langevin/Peters(CA)/Pingree/Shea- Mr. PETERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I ices, such as electricity to light our homes, Porter/Lee Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. rise today to recognize the Oakland Livingston water to drink, and gas to heat our homes. 362, the Capps/Brownley/Huffman/Lowenthal Human Service Agency’s (OLHSA) 50th Anni- Sometimes, however, individuals, through no Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 363, the versary. OLHSA, founded in 1964 as a part of fault of their own, struggle to pay for these Deutch Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall No. 364, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Pov- services often in the face of devastating med- the Blumenauer Amendment; ‘‘no’’ on rollcall erty, provides over 70 collaborative programs ical debt, job loss, or economic disruption No. 365, the Bishop (UT) Amendment; ‘‘aye’’ to the elderly, disabled, and low-income resi- caused by divorce. While resorting to bank- on rollcall No. 366, the DeFazio Amendment. dents of Oakland and Livingston Counties. ruptcy provides some relief from financial dis- f Created with the mission of empowering in- tress, current law permits utility companies to dividuals to attain self-sufficiency, OLHSA has force these debtors to pay security deposits A TRIBUTE TO THE JERSEY BOYS developed a long record of success. Just last for continued service even if they were current . . . THE FOUR SEASONS: A BAND year, it provided information, advice, and ma- on their bills before filing for bankruptcy or if FOR ALL SEASONS . . . DOO WOP terial assistance to over 50,000 people—sup- they promise to be current on their bills after DO WA! port that helped them to improve their own bankruptcy. Utility companies typically insist lives, as well as the vitality of their commu- that debtors pay at least two months or more HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. nities. OLHSA provided them with crucial re- of their average bills as a deposit—in addition OF NEW JERSEY sources such as food assistance, tax prepara- to requiring that they remain current on their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, financial planning, foreclosure prevention utility bills after bankruptcy—in exchange for Thursday, July 17, 2014 counseling, referral guidance, early childhood the utility continuing to supply service. development and energy assistance. H.R. ll, the ‘‘Preventing Termination of Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I submit the Recognizing the key role that education Utility Service in Bankruptcy Act of 2014,’’ cor- following poem penned by Albert Carey plays as a tool that empowers individuals to rects this injustice. It provides that if the debtor Caswell. shape their own future, OLHSA has directed remains current on his or her utility bills after ‘‘Are the stars out tonight’’ significant resources into education at the filing for bankruptcy relief, the debtor should ‘‘it doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right’’ youngest ages with its Head Start program. not have to pay a deposit to the utility to con- ‘‘I’ve only got eyes for you’’ . . . doo wop do wa! Centered on the principle of involving parents tinue service. In the rhythm of our lives . . . directly in their children’s learning process, In Detroit, for example, families across the In these moments that we’re alive . . . OLHSA sees its Head Start program as a vital city have seen their water rates increase by All in the music of our lives! component of its efforts to break the poverty 119 percent over the past decade. During the Comes these beats, cycle. Through this program, OLHSA con- same period, the Nation generally and Detroit these rhythms, tinues to demonstrate its commitment to in particular suffered in the aftermath of a and these measures . . . strengthening communities by providing the global financial crisis that left one-in-five local we all so feel inside . . . basic services that enable its clients to attain residences in foreclosure and sent local unem- These lyrics . . . these sounds . . . prosperity. ployment rates skyrocketing. which so gives us such pleasure, Veterans facing housing insecurity can also Fortunately, we are incrementally recovering all in our strides . . . turn to OLHSA to access the VA Supportive from the Great Recession of 2008. For those All within our hearts, Services for the Veteran Families program, individuals who must seek bankruptcy relief, which so makes us cry . . . which was created with the goal of eliminating however, we should ensure that their ability to Taking us all so back in time, homelessness amongst veterans and their pay their utility bills going forward is not hin- to all those moments . . . families. By providing case management, rent dered by unnecessary demands for deposits if we so cherished so deep down inside . . . payment assistance, and emergency housing, these debtors remain current on their pay- Which so ‘‘Stay’’ with us, as so timelessly they do reside! OLHSA energetically works to ensure that vet- ments to these companies. And no matter where we are, eran families in Oakland and Livingston Coun- Terminating a family’s access to such life- when we hear them we all so smile . . . ties receive the housing and peace of mind saving services that keeps the lights on, Making us all want to get up and dance, they deserve. warms our homes, and ensures that they can so all the while! Mr. Speaker, as the Oakland Livingston bathe, hydrate and prepare meals is simply To move to that beat, Human Services Agency celebrates its 50th wrong if these utility bills are being paid on to that music, Anniversary of service to communities across time. to that rhythm, Southeastern Michigan, I ask my colleagues to This legislation is part of a range of solu- to that cadence oh so very sweet! As it was the birth of Rock and Rock, join me in recognizing the remarkable impact tions that are needed to address the still per- and doo wop was King as so! it has made on its clients. Thanks to OLHSA’s vasive adverse impacts of the Great Reces- When a King once so ruled the show! leadership and the dedication of its staff, many sion of 2008. I continue to work with my col- The one who could so shake, tens of thousands of residents of Oakland and leagues in Congress, state and federal offi- rattle, Livingston counties of Michigan have received cials, and my constituents to defend the right and roll!

VerDate Mar 15 2010 06:18 Jul 18, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A17JY8.030 E17JYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 17, 2014 As Dick Clark, With 46 hits on Billboards Hot 40, RECOGNIZING CHIEF TONY and The American Band Stand, that’s true! SCHNELL AND CAPTAIN KURT so helped that vibe to grow! Yea, ‘‘I Got You Under My Skin’’! IRELAND As a group of Beatles invaded our coast! Because your music goes with me As Motown but meant the most! wherever I go, and been! And for our Boys in Nam, Yea I, ‘‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of marching through those jungles, You’’ nor my ears too! HON. TOM REED it so helped them cope! Yea your music, OF NEW YORK As music was everywhere, Your Just To Good To Be True’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES touching our very souls there! And even ‘‘Ronnie’’ . . . When a group of . . . Ronald Reagan loved you! Thursday, July 17, 2014 Jersey Boys let it rip . . . let it go! And after the concert’s over, Starting out as The Four Lovers . . . they’ll be crying too, then into The Lovers . . . Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Becoming A Band for all The Seasons ‘‘Aint That Shame’’! ognize the decorated careers of Chief Tony those record covers those . . . ‘‘Oh What A Night’’ ‘‘SHERRY’’ Schnell and Captain Kurt Ireland of the Olean And then Franki ‘‘Working It’s Way listening to you! Police Department. Longtime members of the Back To You’’. . . like no others you! ‘‘Alone (Why Must We Be Alone)’’? department, Chief Schnell and Captain Ireland As The Four Seasons . . . oh! Can’t you just play one more song? Because before The New York Giants have a combined 68 years of dedicated serv- Because ‘‘Breaking Up Is Hard To Do!’’ ice to the Olean community. Seasons change but still over, moved to Jersey, 100 million records have been sold! this place was already inhabited by Four Tony Schnell joined the Olean Police De- As why A Band For All Seasons, Giants who this state so owned! partment in 1982 and rose to the rank of chief we now know! The Jersey Boys music, in 2006. Throughout his 32-year career, Chief FEE . . . FI . . . FO . . . FOM as these Jer- too all our hearts so roamed! Even The Great One, Schnell earned the trust and respect of his fel- sey low officers, city leaders, and citizens. During Giants turned music into GOLD! Frank from Hoboken, With the founding members Franki, would have paid many a token to listen to his time with the Olean Police Department, and Bob being raised in the depression, you and your records to own! Chief Schnell completed training at the FBI like a ‘‘RAG DOLL’’ it left them with Because in The Seasons of our lives, Academy, learning advanced skills and strate- quite an impression! all in our thoughts and hearts so deep gies that have positively benefited the depart- Maybe that’s why, down inside . . . ment. Throughout his tenure as chief, Mr. their music lift’s us all up so! There is some music upon our souls rely! Schnell repeatedly fought to secure necessary And there’s nothing false, That when we are feeling low, gives hearts to rise! funding and support for the police department. about Franki’s 3 octave voice, His career exemplifies the values outlined in and falsesetto! That we will treasure, As it makes you feel like your in heaven, and cherish until the day we die! the department’s mission statement, serving even when your in a ghetto . . . The Fours Seasons, with ‘‘integrity, common sense, and sound Cutting deep into our hearts like a stiletto! are but an important put of all our lives! judgment.’’ As to that depression they said, And why for so many reasons, you guys are The Band Four All Seasons! Kurt Ireland joined the Olean Police Depart- ‘‘Dawn, (Go Away) . . . your no good for ment in 1977. He spent the majority of his 36- me’’ learning life’s lessons! ‘‘Are the stars out tonight’’ ‘‘it doesn’t Forming a band, matter who’s wrong or right’’ ‘‘I’ve only year career with the department’s patrol divi- to so make all their dreams come true! got eyes for you’’ . . . doo wop do wa! sion, earning promotions to sergeant in 1993 Knowing, Oh Jersey Boys how you do what you do and captain in 1998. While holding these lead- they had to ‘‘Walk Like A Man’’ . . . to us so all inside! ership positions, Captain Ireland managed the and ‘‘talk like a man’’ too! Doo wop do waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! daily operations of his unit and established de- They did not go ‘‘Begging’’ as they f partment procedures. Captain Ireland was a knew . . . ‘‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’’, PERSONAL EXPLANATION responsible, dedicated, and hard-working offi- and neither do Big Guys too . . .. cer who served his community with the high- Yea ‘‘that’s just an alibi . . . est level of integrity. they don’t cry’’ HON. MIKE POMPEO As to heartache they said ‘‘Bye Bye Baby OF KANSAS I congratulate Chief Tony Schnell and Cap- (Baby Goodbye)’’ . . . IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tain Kurt Ireland on their retirement from the And ‘‘Let’s Hang On’’ (to what we Olean Police Department. We owe these men got), and ‘‘Don’t Think Twice It’s Thursday, July 17, 2014 a debt of gratitude for their combined 68 years Alright’’ . . . As all in these The Seasons of our lives, Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. of service to the Olean community. Their im- they have left us with such a warm hue! 381, 385, 389, 390, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, pressive careers in law enforcement and nu- That’s why on any radio station today, 398, 399, 400, 402, and 404 I was unavoid- merous contributions to our community im- ‘‘There’s Always Something There To ably absent. Had I been present, I would have proved quality of life and made Olean a safer Remind Me’’of The Four Seasons you! voted ‘‘yea.’’ place to live.

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